SOTA is Singapore’s specialised independent school for students aged 13-18, offering a six-year arts and academic curriculum, leading to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or the International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP).
Learn more about how we nurture our students to be Artistic and Creative Learners and Cultural Leaders here.
The SOTA curriculum offers development in Dance, Film, Literary Arts, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts.
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our Specialised Arts Programme here.
Beyond nurturing students with H.I.P.P. values, we also seek to develop emerging future cultural leaders who can be artists, community builders, heritage stewards, creatives and more.
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our student development programmes here.
SOTA’s unique blend of academic, artistic and affective disciplines encourages students to build connections across a range of subjects. Our aim is to cultivate in our students learning dispositions that will help them navigate complexities of the future.
SOTA offers development in Dance, Film, Literary Arts, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts. By bridging theory and practice, the programme builds fundamental knowledge and skills around arts disciplines while exploring the connection between arts and society on local, regional, and global levels.
Discover the inspiring stories of individuals whose educational journey at SOTA has propelled them to success in diverse paths, spanning film, music, visual arts, design, and more. Through captivating videos and insightful articles, delve into how their experiences at SOTA have shaped their paths and influenced their pursuits in higher education and careers.
We are calling for a new generation of artistic and creative learners, and cultural leaders. Watch this space for more information on our annual admissions process.
Calling all creative minds — The Primary 6 Creative Writing Competition is back for its tenth edition in 2026! If you have a passion for forming stories with words, and are looking for an outlet to channel your creativity, here’s your chance to blow us away! Submit your story by 16 Jan 2026, 5.00pm.
Happening from 15 – 26 October, the SOTA Visual Arts faculty welcomes you to VISION, an exhibition featuring a myriad of works – from drawing and painting to sculptures and ceramics from our Year 1 and 2 Visual Arts students!
The SOTA Music faculty presents its annual year-end concert, Chronicles. Join us on 31 October and treat yourself to an exciting evening of line-up spanning a wide range of musical genres and instruments, as well as an eclectic mix of student compositions!
On 6 and 7 November, come celebrate with the SOTA Dance faculty, and be enchanted by their dance offerings as they end the year with Becoming 2025, featuring new works by guest choreographers, Li Ruimin, Nah Jie Ying and Ng Zu You. Get your tickets now!
